Dividend Stocks

Investors don’t normally associate technology stocks with safety. Tech stocks are usually deemed to be for short-term traders or those seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities with a chance to rise… Read more

As fourth-quarter earnings season winds down, 72% of S&P 500 companies have exceeded earnings estimates – ahead of the 71% average beat rate from the past year. Earnings for… Read more

Earlier this month, one high-yield MLP called Boardwalk Pipeline Partners (NYSE: BWP) slashed its dividend by 81%. Overnight, the stock price plunged from $24 to $13.  That’s a one-day… Read more

This year, S&P 500 companies are expected to pay a record $339 billion in dividends.  That’s an 8.9% increase over the $312 billion in dividends paid in 2013. But… Read more

“How do I invest in a company whose shares are most likely to appreciate?” The answer is really the Philosopher’s stone of investing. Therefore, it’s no surprise we frequently… Read more

Most investors head for the hills when a stock is hit by analyst downgrades.  As for me, I want a closer look.  Value frequently materializes after an exodus. I… Read more

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) just might be the premier dividend grower. The company has paid a quarterly dividend since 1920 and has increased the dividend each year for… Read more

We all want to make sure we save enough for a comfortable retirement. But in today’s world, how much is “enough”? It all depends on who you ask, I… Read more

Just last week, one of the premier residential REITs raised its dividend.  And income investors who buy the stock before March 31 can claim the next dividend check. That… Read more